Linux recommended apps - Page 2

Shu-chan · May 8th, 2007

I would add audacious to "Music Players" because its look&feel is like xmms/winamp and it is actively developed, unlike xmms which is dead.

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Balthazard · May 13th, 2007

Video Editor.:
Avidemux

@Proto Didn't like the Command Line way so this is better (also its better for newbie's)

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Proto · May 18th, 2007

Regarding my last post on a multimedia studio based distribution, I recently found that

Ubuntu Studio

I hope it helps you

**Hard core Rikki** · July 2nd, 2007

As nice distros, I would recommend keeping a copy of SAM Linux 2007, and Puppy Linux 2.16 available on CD's at all times, to prevent disasters, and unproductive periods. Those work directly from CD's, and dont require hard drives for operation (provided there is enough ram obviously).

- SAM Linux 2007 is a buffed up clone of PCLinuxOS 2007
(with added codecs, convenient softs, usability and 3d effects that makes it a visually attractive, appropriate, quality choice especially for first-timers).
Note:PCLinuxOS is itself Mandriva-based.

- Puppy Linux is a superlightweight distro that fits into 128 megas of ram and works fast/reliably on very old computers. Keep those P II's handy, cuz there's still hope for 'em.
Can also boot from a USB drive as well.

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That should be enough for now. Let's keep room for creative additions.
I'll add a few softs here later. Distributions first.

Also, a few links, or repository links wouldnt be too bad. Let me remember the biggest repository's adress and I'll be right back. Yes, even bigger than Debian's.

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Balthazard · July 2nd, 2007

A nice addon to Hard Core Rikki's distro's is Slax its a Linux distro that boots from a Usb Flash Drive and is based on Slackware. I use it when I am not home or when I need to fix my pc.

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KillerShots · July 2nd, 2007

I'm kinda partial to Gentoo LiveUSB, myself... though I honestly have my own reasons for such. Instead of going for universal compatibility like most liveCD and liveUSB distros do, I configured this to only work on a Via C3 (or in my case C7) CPU. That way the machine is useless until I stick my USB "key" into my car

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However, as a universal liveUSB distro, it's pretty solid. As long as you keep the stick in read-only mode, it's lightning fast and won't destroy your stick.

The reason you'd want it in read-only mode is because of a limitation of Flash - a limited number of writes before it becomes a paper weight. Basically, you keep a "scratch pad" in RAM to write to, and on shutdown you do an rsync back to the stick to record finalized changes (and only the changes - not a single byte that didn't change is re-written... well, beyond file system limitation, at any rate). Cool stuff.

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**ShendoXT** · July 14th, 2007

Eyecandy:
Kiba-Dock.

Burning:
Gnomebaker.

Distro:
Linux Mint, a distro based on Ubuntu with bunch of extra stuff.
Also adjusted to allow easier transfer from Windows for users.

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firyace · July 14th, 2007

Eyecandy:
Beryl
Enlightenment (did i spelled this correctly?)

For Windows:
Vmware
WINE
Cedega

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**ShendoXT** · August 28th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Balthazard

Beryl and Compiz

Compiz Fusion.

Hex Editor:
GHex.
KHexedit.

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**Hard core Rikki** · September 4th, 2007

You forgot:

Krita (better than GIMP for print jobs)
Sodipodi/Scribus
Tomboy (a wiki notepad)
Puppy Linux (minimalist distro that fits in ram and allows to remove disc, even on hyperold comps)
Trinity Rescue Kit (could save your systems when nothing else can)

I'll probably add something nicer later

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**ShendoXT** · November 27th, 2007

AcetoneISO2: CD/DVD image manipulator for Linux, basically like a Daemon Tools.
Kiso: Manager that can convert images between various formats.

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**Falcon4ever** · November 27th, 2007

vmware, so i can run win xp with all ms office tools :P

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niblifar · December 23rd, 2007

No love for Music Player Daemon and its various clients (ncmpc being very delicious)?

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DoktorSeven · December 24th, 2007

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Originally Posted by niblifar

No love for Music Player Daemon and its various clients (ncmpc being very delicious)?

I find normal music players (Audacious, amarok, etc) to be just as good qualitywise and more flexible with playlists and such than MPD and its clients.

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niblifar · December 24th, 2007

What I like about it is that it plays my music even when I turn off the X server. I tend to turn X off from time to time.

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Proto · January 11th, 2008

... should we create a section for the obscure apps?

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**Hard core Rikki** · February 5th, 2008

only the best deserve a mention. This is not a list of everything that exists, merely the most highly regarded apps. btw, the windows list looks slightly more confusing than necessary

Add Transmission ot the list, under Bittorrent client for Linux. Its turned into a nice uTorrent alternative, and now that its Ubuntu's official BT client, this can only presage for good things.

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kahlil88 · May 18th, 2008

My personal favorites:
Audacity
Exaile (basically a GTK+ version of Amarok!)
GCC
Gedit
GIMP
Inkscape
MPlayer
OGMRip
OpenOffice.org
OptiPNG
Pidgin
Transmission
VLC
WINE

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heatblazer · June 24th, 2008

1. NTFS configuration tool
2. Rythmbox/Amarok
3. K-torrent/Azureus
4. aMule
5. WINE
6. Pidgin
7. FF3 and Thunderbird
8. Open SSH
9. Latest Ubuntu release (8.04 LTS)

That`s what I prefer

And recommend ...

imspecial · June 25th, 2008

Internet
Iceweasel - Debian Firefox
Xchat - IRC Client
Pidgin
Deluge - Best Torrent Client

Media
VLC
Smplayer - Best MPlayer frontend
Amarok
GIMP

Other
K3B
Compiz + Avant-window-navigator - Eye Candy + Docking Program
Virtual Box - Virtualization Program

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May 8th, 2007	#21 (permalink)
Shu-chan Cute Killing Machine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: .... Posts: 16	I would add audacious to "Music Players" because its look&feel is like xmms/winamp and it is actively developed, unlike xmms which is dead. __________________ nyuuu!!

May 13th, 2007	#22 (permalink)
Balthazard \|./FFF\.\| Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 811	Video Editor.: Avidemux @Proto Didn't like the Command Line way so this is better (also its better for newbie's) __________________

May 18th, 2007	#23 (permalink)
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, US. Previously in Mexico City Posts: 6,525	Regarding my last post on a multimedia studio based distribution, I recently found that Ubuntu Studio I hope it helps you

July 2nd, 2007	#25 (permalink)
Balthazard \|./FFF\.\| Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 811	A nice addon to Hard Core Rikki's distro's is Slax its a Linux distro that boots from a Usb Flash Drive and is based on Slackware. I use it when I am not home or when I need to fix my pc. __________________

July 2nd, 2007	#26 (permalink)
KillerShots War Games coder Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,926	I'm kinda partial to Gentoo LiveUSB, myself... though I honestly have my own reasons for such. Instead of going for universal compatibility like most liveCD and liveUSB distros do, I configured this to only work on a Via C3 (or in my case C7) CPU. That way the machine is useless until I stick my USB "key" into my car . However, as a universal liveUSB distro, it's pretty solid. As long as you keep the stick in read-only mode, it's lightning fast and won't destroy your stick. The reason you'd want it in read-only mode is because of a limitation of Flash - a limited number of writes before it becomes a paper weight. Basically, you keep a "scratch pad" in RAM to write to, and on shutdown you do an rsync back to the stick to record finalized changes (and only the changes - not a single byte that didn't change is re-written... well, beyond file system limitation, at any rate). Cool stuff. __________________ Primary CPU: Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Mobo: Biostar N4SLI-A9 RAM: 2G Crucial (DDR400) Video: eVGA GeForce 7900 GTX (512M) Audio: HDA X-Mystique HD(s): Maxtor 300G SATA2, Samsung 400G SATA2 OS(s): WinXP x64 Pro, Vista x32 Ultimate, Gentoo x64 Monitor(s): Primary - 19" Flat Panel (1280x1024) Secondary - 19" Flat Panel (1280x1024) Tertiary - Zenith 42" Plasma TV (1024x768 res) Many other machines... sig too short

July 14th, 2007	#27 (permalink)
ShendoXT Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 4,191	Eyecandy: Kiba-Dock. Burning: Gnomebaker. Distro: Linux Mint, a distro based on Ubuntu with bunch of extra stuff. Also adjusted to allow easier transfer from Windows for users. __________________ C2D E8400 3.00 Ghz \| EP45-DS3 \| HD4850 512MB \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| 640 + 250 GB HDD SyncMaster 2233BW 22" \| Logitech G5 \| Logitech G15 \| Windows 7 x64

July 14th, 2007	#28 (permalink)
firyace Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: fater Posts: 802	Eyecandy: Beryl Enlightenment (did i spelled this correctly?) For Windows: Vmware WINE Cedega __________________ If you are looking at my sig right now you are either too bored or you seriously have nothing better to do My Gaming computer spec : AMD Phenom 8450\|4x1Ghz OCZ PC6400\|ANTEC Silent 3\|BFG 9800GT OC \|1x500GB Sata2 hard drive\|19inch Viewsonic LCD

November 27th, 2007	#31 (permalink)
ShendoXT Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 4,191	AcetoneISO2: CD/DVD image manipulator for Linux, basically like a Daemon Tools. Kiso: Manager that can convert images between various formats. __________________ C2D E8400 3.00 Ghz \| EP45-DS3 \| HD4850 512MB \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| 640 + 250 GB HDD SyncMaster 2233BW 22" \| Logitech G5 \| Logitech G15 \| Windows 7 x64

November 27th, 2007	#32 (permalink)
Falcon4ever Plugin coder / Betatester Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 321	vmware, so i can run win xp with all ms office tools :P __________________ « Official betatester of Dolphin, PCSX2 & GSmax (nSX2, Ninphin & Glide64) »

December 23rd, 2007	#33 (permalink)
niblifar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2	No love for Music Player Daemon and its various clients (ncmpc being very delicious)? __________________ Vita est bona.

December 24th, 2007	#35 (permalink)
niblifar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2	What I like about it is that it plays my music even when I turn off the X server. I tend to turn X off from time to time. __________________ Vita est bona.

January 11th, 2008	#36 (permalink)
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, US. Previously in Mexico City Posts: 6,525	... should we create a section for the obscure apps? __________________

May 18th, 2008	#38 (permalink)
kahlil88 GNU/Linux User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mendocino, CA Posts: 6	My personal favorites: Audacity Exaile (basically a GTK+ version of Amarok!) GCC Gedit GIMP Inkscape MPlayer OGMRip OpenOffice.org OptiPNG Pidgin Transmission VLC WINE __________________ The Raëlian Movement - for those who are not afraid of the future : www.rael.org Join the FSF as an Associate Member!

June 24th, 2008	#39 (permalink)
heatblazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 607	1. NTFS configuration tool 2. Rythmbox/Amarok 3. K-torrent/Azureus 4. aMule 5. WINE 6. Pidgin 7. FF3 and Thunderbird 8. Open SSH 9. Latest Ubuntu release (8.04 LTS) That`s what I prefer And recommend ...

June 25th, 2008	#40 (permalink)
imspecial Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 67	Internet Iceweasel - Debian Firefox Xchat - IRC Client Pidgin Deluge - Best Torrent Client Media VLC Smplayer - Best MPlayer frontend Amarok GIMP Other K3B Compiz + Avant-window-navigator - Eye Candy + Docking Program Virtual Box - Virtualization Program